Why food prices are drought-resistantThe Wall Street Journal (subscriber story)California's drought is raising concerns about whether fresh produce grown in the Golden State could run short, potentially raising prices nationwide. The reality is there was little jump in produce prices last year, and consumers should expect only slight increases in 2015. To appreciate why, one must understand a bit about the geography, water infrastructure and economics of California agriculture.

New York lawmakers mull warning labels on sugary beveragesThe Associated Press via Capital PressNew York lawmakers are taking a look at a proposal to require labels on sugary drinks to warn consumers about the dangers of obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. Two committees of the state Assembly are scheduled to hold a public hearing on the proposal Monday in New York City.

Marco Rubio tells supporters he is running for presidentThe Washington PostSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., the son of Cuban immigrants whose rapid political ascent was nearly blocked five years ago by national Republican leaders, told supporters on a Monday call that he is running for president, according to two people familiar with his plans.

New federal rules will make it easier for workers to unionizeThe Boston GlobeNew federal rules aimed at making it easier for workers to unionize take effect Tuesday, dramatically shortening the amount of time before workers can vote to join a union but angering employers, who say the rules give labor organizers an unfair advantage.

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UC study brings data to school lunch debateBeyond ChronCan letting students pre-order their cafeteria lunch using a phone app get more kids to eat school food? How about offering more places where they can pick up their meal? Or maybe having school staff promote the idea that school lunch is cool? All of these ideas, and many more, are part of San Francisco Unified School District's Future Dining Experience, a multiyear effort designed to get more kids to eat healthy school meals.

USDA could add up to 40 crops to SCO listPolitico via American Frozen Food InstitutePeanuts, potatoes and canola are crops that have a strong possibility of being among as
many as 40 added to those eligible for the supplemental coverage option, or SCO, in
2015, according to Brandon Willis, administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency.

FDA reports sharp increase in sales of antibiotics for food animalsThe Wall Street Journal (subscriber story)Public health groups urged the Obama administration to take more aggressive steps to limit and track the use of antibiotics in cows, chickens and other food animals after the FDA reported a sharp increase in antibiotic sales between 2009 and 2013.

Why retailers are sweating the DOL's upcoming OT changesLaw360 (subscriber story)Retailers are bracing for the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed changes to federal overtime regulations that experts say will likely require the industry to make sweeping changes in how it classifies its salaried and hourly employees.

Why Chipotle doesn't serve breakfast burritosBusiness InsiderThe fast food industry has long speculated that Chipotle will eventually start serving breakfast items. But after a disappointing test two years ago, there are still no plans to introduce a breakfast menu, Chipotle spokesman Chris Arnold said.

Celebrities take food stamp challengeToown HallActress Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebrities have taken the #FoodBankNYCChallenge and will be living on a $29 food budget for one week. This, according to the Food Bank for New York City, is equal to about $1.38 per meal, or what a person living on SNAP would have for a food budget.